HoneyBaked HACKS: 4 HoneyBaked Ham Dishes You Can Hack to Look Like YOU Made Them from Scratch

Hosting an event sometime soon with a small window of time to prepare all the food you plan to serve? Don't you worry, our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew's got ya covered!

Check out these 4 great food hacks (using our HoneyBaked Heat & Serve Sides) that can not only save you time, they'll also make you look like you were in the kitchen for days on end, cooking each dish from scratch!

HoneyBaked Hack #1: Macaroni & Cheese

1. Heat this classic comfort food according to the instructions on our packaging. 
2. When warm enough, transfer all contents into a baking/glass dish. 
3. Cover entire dish with shredded mozzarella cheese. 
4. Place back in the oven and broil, until cheese becomes a golden brown. 
5. Ta-dah! You have just created a rich & creamy homestyle-lookin' dish guests of ALL ages will absolutely L-O-V-E.

HoneyBaked Hack #2: Sweet Potato Souffle

1. Heat this soft & sweet yam dish according to the instructions on our packaging. 
2. When warm enough, transfer all contents into a baking/glass dish. 
3. Top with alternating rows of marshmallows & corn flakes.
4. Return to oven and continue to bake until desired brownness.
5. Wa-lah... You have just transformed our  Sweet Potato Souffle into a grub-a-licious gourmet masterpiece!

HoneyBaked Hack #3: Yukon Mashed Potatoes

1. Heat this succulent side o' spuds according to the instructions on our packaging. 
2. When warm enough, transfer all contents into a baking/glass dish. 
3. Fold in fresh chives, shredded cheddar, and pieces of bacon.
4. Sprinkle chives, cheese & bacon over the top as well.
5. Return to oven and continue baking until cheese on top is melted.
6. Way to go! You've turned our Yukon Mashed Potatoes into a Yukon smashed hit among your dinner attendees!

HoneyBaked Hack #4: Cinnamon Apples

1. Heat this decadent delight according to the instructions on our packaging. 
2. When done, place one scoop (or more!) into individual serving bowls or ice cream dishes.
3. Crumble graham cracker crumbs on top of baked apples.
4. Top baked apples & crumbs with a scoop of your favorite frozen yogurt or ice cream (we love Vanilla Bean ice cream).
5. Drizzle caramel over each dessert concoction.
6. BOOM. You've just prepared our Cinnamon Apples into something that tastes sinfully delicious. Enjoy!

Need more ideas for other foods you can serve at your upcoming gathering? CLICK HERE to view our catering options or simply stop in and visit us TODAY!

Here's to hassle-free hacks in the kitchen!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Eggs-It Strategy: HoneyBaked Ham Egg & Cheese Biscuit Scrambles

Whether you're entertaining guests from out-of-town or just want to whip up something special for your family this weekend, it's always good to have a good Eggs-It Strategy up your sleeve.

Try this week's featured brunch-in-a-biscuit recipe from your friends at HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville ... It's nothing short of deeee-licious!

HoneyBaked Ham Egg & Cheese Biscuit Scrambles

Preheat oven to 350º.

Lightly spray a baking sheet with:
- butter flavored cooking spray

In a large mixing bowl, combine and mix:
- 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour (about 1 lb.) & 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 finely minced green onion, including some of the green
- 1 1/2 cups diced HoneyBaked Ham
- 1 cup grated white Cheddar cheese

Add and mix to form a coarse crumbly mixture:
- 1 cup shortening

Fold in:
- 1 1/2 cups milk.

Lightly flour a work surface and turn dough out onto it. Knead the dough by folding each side towards the center. Pick up the dough, dust the work surface and turn over and repeat the process. Flour your work surface one more time and flip the dough, this time pressing it out to a thickness of 1 inch.

Cut the biscuit mix using a 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter. Place them on the baking sheet and bake until golden, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk together:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 10 large eggs
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper

In a large non-stick sauté pan over medium heat, melt:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Cook egg mixture to a fluffy scramble.

Split the biscuits and divide eggs among each biscuit. Top with other half of biscuit, serve & enjoy (makes 8 servings)!

Serving up food for a big crowd? CLICK HERE to browse our catering menu or contact us NOW for more info at: (770) 489-1500.

Here's to an Eggs-It Strategy that's sure to work every time!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

The More, the Sherry-er: HoneyBaked Ham & Sherried Mushroom Soup

In light of National Soup Month, our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew is pulling out all the stops when it comes to serving up some oh-so-yummy soup at home. Check out this quick & easy recipe using our classic HoneyBaked Ham !

HoneyBaked Ham & Sherried Mushroom Soup

In a saucepan, melt together over moderate heat until foam subsides:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauté over moderately high heat until liquid evaporates and vegetables begin to brown:
- 3 large shallots, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 pound assorted exotic mushrooms, half sliced and half finely chopped

Add and sauté for 1 minute:
- 1 cup diced HoneyBaked Ham

Add and heat through:
- 3 tablespoons cream sherry

Sprinkle over all, stir and continue to cook for 3 minutes:
- 2 tablespoons flour

Stir in, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes:
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth

Remove from heat and stir in:
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Season with salt & pepper then serve with homemade Roquefort toasts. To make toasts you will need: 

- 1 pita bread

Slice into 6 wedges and bake in the middle of your oven for 10 minutes at 350.

In a bowl, cream together and then spread evenly on the toasts:
- 1/4 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

Serve with soup and enjoy (makes 2 servings)!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

What a Dish-covery! 4 Out-Of-This-World HoneyBaked Ham Dishes Worth Trying

At HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville we may be well-known for our holiday entrees and our superb lunch selection, but we're special in other ways too (did you know?!).

For example, we have wonderful catered lunch delivery options... and we even have a huge selection of hassle-free heat & serve sides everyone at the dinner table is sure to enjoy!

Here are 4 of our favorite out-of-this-world dishes worth trying for a PDQ (pretty darn quick) dinner spread everyone will swear you made yourself... from scratch!

1. Heat & Serve Sides Broccoli Rice Casserole
If you're the head chef at your household, you may also concede that you can't just serve up meat alone to your family at suppertime. We usually need to prepare a veggie and a starch option too, right? Well here's a great way to roll the two into one--with our hearty Broccoli Rice Casserole. It'll save you time in the kitchen and bring a smile to everyone's face at the dinner table!

2. Heat & Serve Sides: Sweet Potato Souffle
Serving up spuds for a meal can sometimes be the most daunting part of cooking... because they seem to take so long to prepare. Well here's an easy way out that's oh-so-delicious: our Sweet Potato Souffle. Simply heat, serve and enjoy the buttery cinnamon flavors of whipped yams sprinkled with brown sugar, walnuts & pecans. Mmmmmmm!

3. Decadent Desserts: Red Velvet Cake
There's an old legend out there that says Red Velvet Cake originated from the ever-famous Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York (it was a chef's special recipe). As the recipe leaked into the public across the U.S. during the 1920s, it made its way to the hands of our culinary experts at HoneyBaked Ham...and now this boldly colored indulgence can be the star at your dinner table without headaches of baking all day and carefully icing it afterward. That in itself is a terrific treat (aside from a big slice of our moist Red Velvet Cake), wouldn't you agree?! 

4. Decadent Desserts: Cheesecake Sampler
We know it's hard to please everyone at the dinner table, especially when it comes to satisfying the sweet tooth of every family member. That's why our Cheesecake Sampler is an ideal dessert-- Each whole, creamy delight features 4 rich & silky types of cheesecake to choose from: Hot Fudge, Strawberry Swirl, Turtle & Traditional Vanilla (Turtle is our favorite)!

So there you have it... 4 of our products you should definitely sink your teeth into (if you haven't tried them already). Your taste buds will thank you, and so will your dinner attendees!

To read more about our gourmet HoneyBaked products or view our catering menu CLICK HERE or stop by and visit us TODAY.

Here's to making amazing dish-coveries!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

You Got Served: How Big Your HoneyBaked Ham Should Be for Christmas Dinner

With just days left until the long awaited Christmas holiday (can you believe it?!), hopefully you've ironed out your plans already for what you'll be bringing to the dinner table.

If you are unsure of just how much food to serve up... here are a few tips from our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew about approximately how much ham you'll need for that special meal with your loved ones:

The typical rule of thumb that's worked well for nearly 3 decades of preparing HoneyBaked Hams is to calculate approximately 0.33 lbs. and multiply that by the number of guests you anticipate will be dining with you.

For example, if you plan to have half a dozen guests... Multiply 0.33 by the quantity in your dinner party (0.33 x 6), which would equal 1.98 lbs. You would need about 2 lbs. of ham total (excluding the weight of the ham bone) to feed all those hungry mouths! Two of our HoneyBaked Ham by the Slice packages come in convenient 1 lb. servings each, and are ideal for an intimate gathering of about 6 people.

If you plan to have more than half a dozen attendees, our HoneyBaked Mini Hams are a perfect fit. At 4 to 7 lbs. in total weight, these smaller versions of our signature entrees are great for up to 7 supper guests.

Expecting about a dozen ravenous visitors at your upcoming holiday festivity? No problem. Our HoneyBaked 8 to 10 lb. Hams should do just the trick. Choose from the lower end of the 8 lb. spectrum for up to 7 guests or select one of our robust 10 pounders, which feeds up to 14 people!

For a Christmas get together consisting of up to a score of dinner participants... why not go even bigger (yes, it IS possible with our HoneyBaked products)?! Our HoneyBaked 10 to 11 lb. Hams are just as lean, moist and flavorful and serve 15 to 20 friends and/or family members.

Now that you exactly which size you need, place your order TODAY so you can check just one more thing off your to-do list for the holidays.

To reserve your HoneyBaked Ham for pickup at our Douglasville location CLICK HERE or contact us NOW at: (770) 489-1500.

Here's to serving up the most special, savory classic this holiday!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Nacho Ordinary Supper: HoneyBaked Turkey Tortilla Soup

Craving some yummy comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist?

Here's a recipe from our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew that's quick, easy and made from our classic smoked or oven-roasted turkey!

HoneyBaked Turkey Tortilla Soup

In a Dutch oven or stockpot sauté until tender:

- 1/4 pound bacon (4-6 slices), diced

- 1 medium onion, diced

  

Add and bring to a boil:

- 6 cups chicken stock

- 1 tablespoon ground cumin

- 1 minced serrano chile (optional)

- the cobs from 2 ears of corn (cut corn from cobs and reserve for later)

Reduce heat to simmer and add:

- 1 (one) 15 oz. can black beans, drained

- 1/2 pound diced HoneyBaked smoked or oven-roasted turkey

- 6 to 8 diced plum tomatoes

   

For the reserved corn:

- Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

- add 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Serve over bowls filled with:

- corn tortilla strips

- diced avocado

- shredded Jack or Asada cheese

- a small wedge of lime (optional)

Serve & gobble up (serves 6) your HoneyBaked Turkey Tortilla Soup! 

--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Good Down to the Bone: HoneyBaked Ham Bone Stew

You may not have much meat leftover from Thanksgiving, but if you saved your ham-bone... 

you're in luck because HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville has a delicious stew recipe perfect for chilly nights like tonight!

Honeybaked Ham Bone Stew

In a heavy Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat:
- 2 tablespoons corn oil

Then sauté the following ingredients until tender (about 5 minutes):
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

Add and stir to mix thoroughly:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed red pepper

Add the following ingredients and simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour:
- 2 (two) 14.5 oz. cans of chicken broth
- 1 (one) 14.5 oz. can of sliced, stewed tomatoes
- 1 ham bone with some meat on it (you can also use 1 1/2 cups of diced HoneyBaked Ham instead, just reduce your cooking time slightly)

Remove bone from soup after 45 minutes to an hour. Allow bone to cool, then scrape the remaining meat off of it (if any) and return remnants to your pot of stew. 

Simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ladle into bowls, top with a small bit of shredded cabbage or chopped cilantro.

Serve & enjoy (serves 6) your HoneyBaked Ham Bone Stew! 

--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew